buttery
noun
but·tery
| \ ˈbə-tə-rē
, ˈbə-trē\
, ˈbə-trē\
plural butteries
Definition of buttery
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a storeroom for liquors
b
: a room (as in an English college) stocking provisions for sale to students
buttery
adjective
but·tery
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Definition of buttery (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: having the qualities (such as smoothness or richness) of butter
buttery flavors
b
: containing or spread with butter
buttery pastry
2
: marked by flattery
buttery compliments
Examples of buttery in a Sentence
Adjective
The cheese has a buttery flavor.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
After all, who would want to go outside when the whole apartment is filled with the smell of buttery, garlicky tomatoes? — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, "This Butter-Roasted Tomato Sauce Makes Me Feel Like Strega Nona," 9 Aug. 2019 The classic dish of scallops baked in cream and topped with buttery crumbs still is easily found. — Ann Parson, BostonGlobe.com, "Gift from the sea: New Bedford’s bounty starts with scallops," 15 July 2019 New manufacturers such as Fry’s, Cadbury’s and Nestlé all used it at that time to make their chocolate silkier and more buttery. — The Economist, "The murky world of Madagascar’s roaring vanilla trade," 5 July 2019 The excellent brews were complemented by a selection of sandwiches, salads, and marvelous desserts, such as a mango tart cradled in buttery crust and tender chocolate layer cake. — Nevin Martell, Washington Post, "In central Mexico, a retreat that’s perfect for families," 14 June 2019 For a wild ride and great fish, try Astoria Seafood: People of all ages and ethnicities are drawn here by three common denominators—the freshest seafood, buttery preparation, and prices. — Ali Francis, Vogue, "7 Long Island City Restaurants You Should Try Before, Well, Amazon," 20 Nov. 2018 Her deep-dish egg tart brings perfectly diced, sautéed butternut squash and creamy egg custard in a buttery crust. — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, "Every restaurant you'll try at IndyStar Wine & Food Experience," 25 June 2018 Mayer did plenty of showboating but never tried to hog the spotlight, his buttery riffs always in service of the Dead spirit. — Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Reopened Alpine Valley Music Theatre splendid sight for splendid sounds of Dead & Company," 23 June 2018 Made with buttery piecrust, it’s filled with a vibrant summer berry compote that includes strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, as well as a dash of sweet cream cheese. — Allison Steele, Philly.com, "Pop-Tart or Toaster Strudel? No need to pick a side," 24 May 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
An extra-generous crown of the crispy oatmeal topping offers a buttery, crumbly contrast to the preserve-like jammy fruit filling. — Marcy Goldman, Twin Cities, "With less sugar, these cobblers, crisps and crumbles let their fruit flavors shine brighter," 15 Aug. 2019 And, of course, the breads, from rustic whole grain crusty country loaves to buttery, perfectly flaky croissants. — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "Critically-acclaimed Tartine Bakery coming to Berkeley," 3 July 2019 Rocky’s Killer Shrimp: This decadent, messy bowl of Alaska side stripe shrimp swimming in a sinful amount of buttery broth won my dish-of-the-day award during last year’s fair. — Anchorage Daily News, "10 things our dining writer can’t wait to eat at the Alaska State Fair," 22 Aug. 2019 The ham is prized for its buttery richness, thanks to the breed's tendency toward obesity. — Dallas News, "Spain's famous Jamón Ibérico store chooses Dallas for its first U.S. location," 21 Aug. 2019 For quick stops, two of the town's recent additions - the Bakery on Mason and Coastal Baking Co. - also offer buttery housemade pastries, artisan breads and coffee to go. — Erica Jackson Curran, chicagotribune.com, "On the Eastern Shore, Virginia’s Cape Charles is in the midst of a small-town renaissance," 20 Aug. 2019 For quick stops, two of the town’s recent additions — the Bakery on Mason and Coastal Baking Co. — also offer buttery housemade pastries, artisan breads and coffee to go. — Washington Post, "On the Eastern Shore, Virginia’s Cape Charles is in the midst of a small-town renaissance," 16 Aug. 2019 The result is a textured, buttery fabric that is voluminous and plush. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Set Your Alarm: Volume 3 of Fall Risk Drops This Saturday," 13 Aug. 2019 But any cloudiness of mood evaporates the instant Alex steps into the buttery light (by Guy Hoare) and starts his story. — New York Times, "‘Sea Wall/A Life’ Review: Quiet Tragicomedies of Love and Loss," 8 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'buttery.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for buttery
buttery
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of buttery
: resembling butter
: containing or covered with butter
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